Tick-Tock, Intel Ran Out the Clock
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| Tick-Tock, Intel Ran Out the Clock | |
| Number | 2718 |
| Broadcast Date | MARCH 23, 2016 |
| Episode Length | 45:51 |
| Hosts | Tom Merritt |
| Guests | Scott Johnson, Jason Howell |
The RIAA reported $7.1 billion in revenue for the music business in 2015, the best since 2011. But don’t worry, they still explain why they’re in trouble and need more of your money. Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson and Jason Howell explain why.
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Headlines
- Google is rolling out updated feature for Google Photos on iOS, Android and the Web today. “Smart albums” will now automatically curate the best photos and videos into a smart album after an event or trip. Unlike the similar “Story” function, smart albums have a more traditional grid of photos with maps and locations laid out between. You’ll get a notification when a new “smart album” is ready. You can add maps, drop pins and add captions to new or old albums.
- Microsoft’s research division launched a new chatbot named Tay. Tay mimics the online chatting behavior of 18-24yrs old complete with emojis and banter. According to Microsoft Researcher Kati London Tay is “… designed to be entertainment.” Tay can tell jokes, stories, play games, comment on photos or read your horoscope. If you’re interested you can converse with www.tay.ai on Kik, GroupMe or Twitter.
- Intel’s 10-K annual report filing with the US SEC indicates they are moving away from the tick-tock cycle of chip rollouts. The tick is a new smaller lithographic process and the tock an upgraded microarchitecture. The new rhythm will be Process, Architecture, then Optimization. This already happened with the 14 nanometer node used for Broadwell, Skylake and now Kaby Lake. The next process will be 10 nanometer nodes expected in the second half of 2017. While Global Foundries has yet to launch 14 nanometer parts into products, Ars Technica reports IBM demonstrated a 7nm chip and TSMC may introduce a 7nm chip in 2018.
- Submitted by Skyboard13
- The video site PornHub is partnering with BaDoinkVR to launch a new VR section of the PornHub website. The site is offering free cardboard VR goggle’s to its users.
- Israeli paper Yedioth Ahronoth reports that mobile forensics firm Cellebrite of Israel is the company helping the FBI unlock an iPhone 5C at issue in the case involving Apple. Ars Technica notes the FBI committed to a $15,278 Action Obligation with Cellebrite the same day it asked the court to vacate the hearing and issue a stay. Cellebrite has contracted with the FBI in the past, so the commitment could be unrelated.
- Submitted by habichuelacondulce
- Google announced its removing its Chrome app launcher from Windows, OS X and Linux in July. Google says most Chrome users prefer to launch apps from within Chrome.
- Twitter is testing a new feature, tentatively called Stickers, that lets users attach custom images to photos before tweeting. The feature also lets users “see how other users from around the world have edited the same photo” and suggests trending photos for users to edit. A Twitter spokesperson told ReCode “We’re always researching potential new ways to make Twitter more expressive.”
- After Nikkei reported Nintendo would cease production of the Wii U sometime this year, Nintendo had something to say. The company told IT Media, "That's [Nikkei's report] not an official announcement. We plan to continue production through the rest of the year."
- The Verge says it has learned Google has been developing a keyboard for iOS. It would feature gesture-based typing, a Google logo to access search and dedicated buttons for pictures and GIF searches.
- Utah’s Republican caucus yesterday was the first to include online voting. It turned out more popular than people expected with extreme traffic happening on the state’s electoral website for around 90 minutes Tuesday. Some people reported errors while trying to enter their votes as well. Utah Republican Party Chairman James Evans said some of the issues had to do with people who thought they were registered but missed an email meant to confirm their identity. Both the Republican and Democratic caucuses in Utah faced problems with traditional voting as well because of high turnout.
- Dutch startup Blendle launched in the US Wednesday in partnership with the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Financial Times, The Huffington post and others. Blendle’s app lets you pay per story and offers refunds if you don’t like the articles. Blendle has 650,000 users in the Netherlands and Germany.
Historical note. The term Blendle was coined on episode 561 of Buzz Out Loud, September 14, 2007.
- Dutch startup Blendle launched in the US Wednesday in partnership with the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Financial Times, The Huffington post and others. Blendle’s app lets you pay per story and offers refunds if you don’t like the articles. Blendle has 650,000 users in the Netherlands and Germany.
Discussion
- US recorded-music revenues rose slightly in 2015 says RIAA
- Record Industry Continues its War on Free Music
- State Of The Music Business: What The Numbers Tell Us
Pick of the Day
- Have you guys caught wind of Podcat, an 'IMDB for Podcasts'? The vision is to make it easier to see which guests appear on different shows and be able to follow and find them as they make the rounds. Kinda neat. And, created by a guy here in Hawaii!
Looks like they're adding guests white-list style, and once added they scan all podcast episode descriptions for the names and make them active links...
Just thought it was an interesting entry into the podcast discovery space! - Submitted by Ryan
- Have you guys caught wind of Podcat, an 'IMDB for Podcasts'? The vision is to make it easier to see which guests appear on different shows and be able to follow and find them as they make the rounds. Kinda neat. And, created by a guy here in Hawaii!
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- The FBI director serves a 10 year term, a remnant of the "fear" of Hoover's long run as director. The Director is appointed by the president and approved by the senate, but unlike cabinet positions, he does not automatically lose the job when a new president is elected. So the election does not have (as much) to do with when James Comey will leave his job, as he has only been in the job for 2ish years.
Thanks for the great show! - Sent by Michael the history teacher
- The FBI director serves a 10 year term, a remnant of the "fear" of Hoover's long run as director. The Director is appointed by the president and approved by the senate, but unlike cabinet positions, he does not automatically lose the job when a new president is elected. So the election does not have (as much) to do with when James Comey will leave his job, as he has only been in the job for 2ish years.
- Hey guys, after your talk yesterday about Apple being rumoured to be looking at acquiring the British company Imagination Technologies I thought I'd give you some clarity on why Apple was probably forced to make a comment, which as you said it normally doesn't do.
In short, it's UK company takeover policy. There's something in the UK called the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. It basically says that if a British publicly traded company's share price is significantly affected because it's under such heavy rumour or speculation that it's being groomed for takeover, the potential buyer (Apple in this case) has to make a public statement either confirming or denying its position. It helps keep the UK stock market from exploding wildly for no reason.
The other interesting thing is that once the company clarifies it's not going to buy the British firm, it's banned from trying to do so again for six months.
Hope that helps clarify! - Sent by Nate
- Hey guys, after your talk yesterday about Apple being rumoured to be looking at acquiring the British company Imagination Technologies I thought I'd give you some clarity on why Apple was probably forced to make a comment, which as you said it normally doesn't do.
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